Summit Responsible Solutions wins OMRI listing for Mosquito Bits and Bti Granules

By AI, Created 10:11 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Summit Responsible Solutions received OMRI listing for Mosquito Bits and Summit Bti Granules on May 7, 2026, confirming the products meet USDA National Organic Program standards. The designation could broaden appeal for organic-focused buyers and public mosquito control programs.

Why it matters: - OMRI listing gives Mosquito Bits and Summit Bti Granules third-party verification for use under USDA National Organic Program standards. - The certification can matter for organic growers, homeowners and mosquito control programs that need products cleared for use in sensitive environments. - OMRI says products with prohibited substances, including glyphosate, synthetic nitrates, arsenic and rotenone, cannot receive listing.

What happened: - Summit Responsible Solutions received OMRI listing for Mosquito Bits and Summit Bti Granules on May 7, 2026. - The designation covers two mosquito-larvae control products made with Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, or Bti. - Summit Responsible Solutions is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

The details: - OMRI independently verified that both products meet USDA National Organic Program standards. - Neither product contains prohibited substances. - Bti is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that kills mosquito larvae. - The company says Bti does not affect plants, fish, frogs, turtles, beneficial insects or people. - Summit Bti Granules are designed for professional and vector-control users. - When spread over standing water, the granules release Bti at the surface where mosquito larvae ingest it. - Summit Bti Granules are designed to deliver a fast kill within 24 hours and can provide control for up to 14 days in water with low to moderate organic content. - Vector abatement programs use the granules across salt marshes, estuaries, swamps and other large areas of standing water. - Mosquito Bits are the consumer version of Summit Bti Granules. - When sprinkled over standing water, Mosquito Bits start killing mosquito larvae within minutes. - Mosquito Bits are labeled for animal watering troughs, birdbaths, ponds and swampy areas. - Mosquito Bits are also effective against fungus gnat larvae in potting soil. - Mosquito Bits are sold in 8 oz., 30 oz. and 20 lb. sizes. - The 8 oz. size treats up to 2,000 square feet. - The 30 oz. size treats up to 7,500 square feet. - The 20 lb. size treats up to 1.8 acres. - Summit Bti Granules are available in 40 lb. bags and 1,000 lb. supersacks.

Between the lines: - OMRI listing can help the products move more easily through organic supply chains and public-health purchasing channels. - Summit is signaling a dual-market strategy: one formulation for consumers and another for professional mosquito control. - The company is leaning on a long-running public-health positioning, with nearly 50 years of support for mosquito control programs in the U.S.

What’s next: - Summit said it will continue partnering with vector-control experts to protect communities and public health. - The company also points customers to Bill Stengel, vice president of sales, for more information. - Summit Responsible Solutions listed William Stengel as the contact for the announcement, with a Baltimore phone number: +1 410-522-0661.